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Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 22

  • Issue #22
    Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 22
    Auction opens April 21
    • 4.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.

    Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. I Dared to Battle the Crawling Creature! Part 1, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; A teenager mans a drill-pod and finds a primitive tribe and a horrible creature beneath the surface. I Dared to Battle the Crawling Creature Part 2, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Patent Pending text story. Help!, art by Don Heck; A writer buys a used typewriter that will only type a plea for help and an address, no matter what keys are struck. For Whom the Drum Beats!, art by Steve Ditko; A second-string drummer is envious of another member of the band, and so when he hears about a local gypsy, he goes to see her about improving his playing ability. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.